A disciple of Luciano Pavarotti and Zucchero Fornaciari, the blind, Tuscany-born, vocalist has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary opera. His participation in Pavarotti's 1992 hit, Miserere, and Fornaciari's 1993 world tour brought him international attention. Opera, however, represents only one side of his musical persona. Bocelli has been equally successful as a pop ballad singer, having recorded duets with Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman and Eros Ramazzotti. Al Jarreau, who sang with Bocelli during The Night of Proms in November 1995, praised Bocelli when he said, "I have had the honour to sing with the most beautiful voice in the world." Bocelli grew up on a farm in Lajatico, a rural village in Tuscany. Beginning piano lessons at the age of six, he later added flute and saxophone.
Despite his obvious musical talents, Bocelli didn't consider a career in music until he had studied law at the University of Pisa and had earned a Doctor Of Law degree. Inspired to pursue music, he studied with famed tenor Franco Corelli, supporting himself by performing in piano bars.
Bocelli's first break as a singer came in 1992 when Fornaciari auditioned tenors to record a demo tape of Miserere, which he had co-written with Bono of U2. Successfully passing the audition, Bocelli recorded the tune as a duet with Pavarotti.
After touring with Fornaciari in 1993, Bocelli performed as a guest star in the Pavarotti International festival held in Modena in September 1994. In addition to performing solo and in a duet with Pavarotti, Bocelli sang with Bryan Adams, Andreas Vollenweider and Nancy Gustavsson. In November 1995, Bocelli toured Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain and France with "Night Of Proms", which also featured Al Jarreau, Bryan Ferry, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp and John Miles.
Bocelli's first two albums -- Il Mare Calmo Della Sera in 1994 and Bocelli in 1996 -- showcased his operatic singing. His third effort, Viaggio Italiano, featured famous arias and traditional songs from Naples. Although released only in Italy, the album sold more than 300,000 copies. With his fourth album, Romanza, released in 1997, Bocelli turned to pop music. The album included the hit, Time to Say Goodbye, recorded as a duet with Sarah Brightman. Bocelli continued to focus on pop balladry with his fifth album, Sogno, released in 1999, which featured a duet with Celine Dion of the David Foster- and Carole Bayer Sager-penned tune, The Prayer, sold more than ten million copies, received a Golden Globe award and led to Bocelli being nominated for a Grammy as "best new artist".
Can't Help Falling In Love
Andrea Bocelli Lyrics
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Only fools rush in
But I can't help
Falling in love with you
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
If I can't help
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
So take my hand
Take my whole life, too
For I can't help
Falling in love with you
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life, too
For I can't help
Falling in love with you
For I can't help
Falling in love with you
The first two lines, "Wise men say, only fools rush in," is a proverb that warns people against the dangers of impulsive love. It's a message that advocates for taking time to think before getting into a relationship. However, the singer (possibly Andrea Bocelli or Katharine McPhee) argues that she cannot help but fall in love with the person in question. The following line, "But I can't help, Falling in love with you," demonstrates the point of view of the singer.
In the second stanza, the comparison is drawn between the inevitability of a river flowing towards the sea, and how the singer's love for the other person is also preordained. The next line, "Darling so it goes, somethings are meant to be," may imply that the singer believes that their love is predestined and that it's futile to try to resist it.
In the finale, the song's chorus is repeated, and the singer apparently forms an attachment to the person who is the song's subject. "Take my hand, take my whole life too" is essentially an offer to give all of herself to the person she loves, who is apparently the "you" referred to in the song from the perspective of the first person.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say, only fools rush in
Some wise people believe that only foolish people act hastily in matters of love
But I can't help, Falling in love with you
But despite that, I am unable to control my heart and feelings, and I find myself falling in love with you
Like a river flows, surely to the sea
Just like how a river naturally flows towards the sea, some things in life have an inevitable course of action
Darling so it goes, somethings are meant to be
Therefore, my dear, it is a fact that some things in life are destined to happen or be together
Take my hand, take my whole life too
Please, take my hand, and take my entire life as well
For I can't help, Falling in love with you
Because I am helpless in resisting my love for you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti, George Weiss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danieli.verdin3141
I had this wedding shower or bachelor/bachelorette party with my first wife.
She gave me a microphone & the deal is thanking everybody for coming to the party & celebrate with us before the wedding.
I was nervous & didn’t know what to say, so I ask her is there anything you want me to say or do?
She told me to sing her & her grandmother’s favorite song from Elvis.
Of course everybody agreed with her for me to sing in front of people.
Thankfully I can sing decent enough to fulfill her wishes.
People were so amazed & my wife loves me even more & beg me to sing her that song every night.
Just got married not too long ago. Nov 18, 2023
@RajKishoreSonowal
Love in various forms.
1:23 love after being together for years.
2:12 new love 💗
2:30 contented love
3:32 remembering old love. (Lady in red)
3:39 self love.
A voice that ignites emotions. ❤
Big applause to the camera and editor guy.
@renegade8981
Every man imagines singing this song for that one special woman.
@pranavgautam96
I did.
Edit: She left.
Gonna sing for the next one it seems.
@khuba2500
@Christopher James Potter well, lets be honest - noone cares xD
@mrsaxobeattt1296
@Christopher James Potter 😉😎
@smurfvolvo
Too bad there are no women decent enough to deserve it...
@denisgoguen9823
Very true
@ishecrishe
Andrea Bocelli has such a sexy voice in every language. I've never heard him sing in English before 😍
@jeanthree
crissi issy HE gives life to one of my favorite Elvis classic they are both A listers P.S. he is singing the National Anthem when Trump will be sworn in as President
@anamariacarusblanco3167
crissi issy
@rudy1999
It is not an Elvis song he just sang it